Goodbye, Good Riddance

Michael Young | April 25, 2005

After an almost 30-year presence, Syrian soldiers have completed their pullout from Lebanon. Typically, the last man to leave was the thug who headed their intelligence network in the country. And yet before applauding too quickly, Syria still detains Lebanese prisoners, or has killed them. For the families, this is hardly a day to rejoice.

Correction--They aren't all gone yet, according to wire reports, but will be in the next 24 hours.